S10 mid-shift ... trim bottom of rear trans section?

[lynnhowlyn]

Couple questions for those who've gone before with a T5 trans converted to S10 mid-shift:

We're getting ready to install my engine and t5 trans (converted to mid-shift using a S10 rear section etc) into my Mk4, and just noticed a couple things:

1. Clearly the trans mount supplied by FFR with the complete kit won't work. My sense is that I'll need an S10 trans mount - either rubber or urathane. Correct?

2. The "fin" on the bottom of the S10 rear trans housing (1st picture below ... with the bolt hole thru it) looks like it'll need to be carefully trimmed off (using my trusty Sawz-all) to avoid interference with the FFR supplied "a-frame" that the trans mount attaches to. Is that also correct?

3. Looks (by "eye-ball" measurement) that I'll need some spacers between the S10 trans mount and the "a-frame". Approx 1/2 inch or so. Does that make sense

Obviously I need to be careful trimming the case so's to not trim too much.

Thanks in advance for any help, counsel and advice.

Lynn

PS - From reviewing my notes, it looks like the S10 trans that was parted out to get the rear section etc was from a 1993 S10 with the V6 engine

[cobrathegreat]

1. Correct. I do not remember what I used, but I think Gordon Levy or Mike Forte have the right one. Call and ask.

2. No. Check photos. Nothing needs trimming, but can be cut if it stick too far down, a good idea.

3. That will depend on your setup. Engine mounts, angle to dif etc.

HTH

[Rich A]

Originally Posted by lynnhowlyn

1. Clearly the trans mount supplied by ffr with the complete kit won't work. My sense is that i'll need an s10 trans mount - either rubber or urathane. correct? yes, you will need to use a S-10 mount or one from forte's

2. The "fin" on the bottom of the s10 rear trans housing (1st picture below ... With the bolt hole thru it) looks like it'll need to be carefully trimmed off (using my trusty sawz-all) to avoid interference with the ffr supplied "a-frame" that the trans mount attaches to. is that also correct? yes, cut that little piece off, it is not needed (see photo below)

3. Looks (by "eye-ball" measurement) that i'll need some spacers between the s10 trans mount and the "a-frame". Approx 1/2 inch or so. Does that make sense trial and error on this part, depending on the engine and rear end you use depends on the spacer thickness

lynnhowlyn,
Orange arrow "This piece can be cut off"
Red line "Cut along red line"

[Gregg Wade]

I have a quetion as well do I need to have a working speed sensor if I am using I GPS speed-o?
Gregg

[Rich A]

Originally Posted by Gregg Wade

I have a quetion as well do I need to have a working speed sensor if I am using I GPS speed-o?
Gregg

Depends, are you planning on using an EEC-V EFI fuel system?

[lynnhowlyn]

Originally Posted by Rich A

lynnhowlyn,
Orange arrow "This piece can be cut off"
Red line "Cut along red line"

Perfect! The Forum comes thru again!

Did the cut as indicated - but didn't get a "post cut" picture - finally picked up an S10 trans mount (a long story on the "finally" ... thank goodness my son was here this weekend to help with the engine install and to get my head on straight re: the mount orientation) and got the engine installed.

Now I'm stressing over finalizing the engine placement, and some engine alignment issues that I'll post up in a separate thread ... as soon as I get back from taking the wife to her dr's appointment.

Thanks again!

Lynn